About Master Of Professional Accounting in Federation University Australia
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) has been designed for students whose first degree is in a non-accounting field and provides you with a comprehensive program of study in accounting theory and practice that is recognised by both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant.
In addition to core subject areas of accounting, financial management and auditing. You will be introduced to related disciplines, including business law, taxation, information systems, economics and quantitative methods. Please note that online delivery is not available to international students on student visas.
This program also offers two exit points, the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting (8 courses) and the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting (12 courses).
Career opportunities
- Banker
- Professional accountant
- Stockbroker
- MPA
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) will enable you to pursue a pathway to qualify as a professional accountant.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent degree with specified minimum grades (or marks) in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 - 7.0 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT : 60 - 106 with minimums: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
- PTE: Overall 50 - 73 (no band less than 58)
Federation University Australia Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Application portal |
Online |
Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
Intake Session |
Summer/winter |
Application fees |
25 AUD |
Financial aid |
Grants, scholarships, loans |
English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
Federation University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses
It is advised that applicants who intend to enrol at the institution set aside an expected budget for foreign students who wish to study in Australia. The typical college expenses are as follows:
The table below lists the fees that international students must pay for the 2020 academic year:
Fees |
Undergraduate (AUD) |
Tuition |
14,400 – 34,600 |
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) |
752 |
Living cost (accommodation, food, transport, clothing, and entertainment |
20,290 |
Total |
35,442 – 55,642 |